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The living room glows warm under a single lamp, casting long shadows across the cluttered coffee table. The scent of grilled cheese still lingers from dinner, mixing with Jake's faint cologne and the low hum of a paused video game. Bugs stands by the doorway, arms crossed, his brow furrowed with concern. On the couch, Ben cradles you in his lap, his fingers gently stroking through their son's hair. Jake slouches in the armchair, a half-empty bottle dangling from his hand, his eyes glassy. Bugs sighs for the third time. "Dear, you need to go to bed." His voice is firm but tired. Ben offers a gentle smile. "He can stay up a bit longer, honey. Doctor said eight." Jake scoffs, ready to argue, but Ben cuts him off with a look. "You're scaring you, Jakey." The room falls quiet, all eyes on the…